137
≫
≫
≫
≫
≫
≫
between the surround channels so that you can enjoy the same spatial sound
with two surround speakers as in a movie theater.
• ASA (Advanced Speaker Array)
ASA is a technology patented by THX to provide a broad surround sound
experience by adjusting the sounds of two surround speakers on the sides and
two surround speakers at the back. When installing the surround back speakers,
be sure to select the distance between the two surround back speakers in the
THX Audio settings. This setting optimizes the surround sound environment.
THX listening modes:
– THX Cinema: Use this mode in a home theater environment to play the
soundtrack that was recorded on the assumption that it is played in a movie
theater or similar large area. In this mode, THX Loudness Plus is set to the
theater level, and Re-EQ, Timbre Matching and Adaptive Decorrelation are all
enabled.
– THX Games: Use this mode for high-fidelity spatial reproduction of game
sound. THX Loudness Plus is set to a level suited to the audio level of the
game, and Timbre Matching is enabled.
– THX Music: This mode mainly adjusts the playback of music sources that are
mastered to a much higher quality obviously than movie audio. In this mode,
THX Loudness Plus is set to a level suited to the playback of music, and
Timbre Matching is enabled.
– THX U Cinema (THX Ultra Cinema): The THX Ultra Cinema mode provides a
high-quality surround sound experience by expanding movie sources recorded
in 5.1ch for 7.1ch playback. In this mode, the THX ASA processing technology
gives smooth transition between side and back surround sounds, creating the
best atmosphere and directional sense of surround sound.
– THX U Games (THX Ultra Games): Select the THX Ultra Games mode to play
game sound recorded in a multichannel format. In this mode, the THX ASA
processing technology enables the playback of game sound in a 360-degree
sound field which was recorded in PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital and other 5.1ch
formats.
– THX U Music (THX Ultra Music): Select THX Ultra Music to play music
sources recorded in a multichannel format. In this mode, the THX ASA
processing technology creates a broad and stable back sound field when
playing music sources recorded in 5.1ch, such as DTS, Dolby Digital, and
DVD-Audio.
TV Logic
Suitable for TV shows produced in a TV studio. This mode gives clarity to voices
by enhancing the entire surround sounds, and creates a realistic acoustic image.
Unplugged
Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals and jazz. This mode emphasizes the
front sound field image, giving the impression of being in front of the stage.